U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Commission
Department Natural and Cultural Resources
Governor Appointments 16
Total Board Positions 18
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 143B-74
Ethics 1
Term Length 4 Years
Purpose The Battleship Commission adopts rules and regulations for proper maintenance and operation of the ship as a permanent memorial and exhibit. Members work with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to manage and maintain exhibits, activities and records pertaining to marine and naval history of North Carolina and the United States. The commission has 18 members, each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints 16 members.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
J. Edwin Turlington April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Chair At-large
Wilma W. Daniels April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Derrick R. Drakeford April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Vacant April 2, 2021 April 01, 2025 Limited Member At-large
Mark W. Lanier April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-Large
Deirdre L. McGlone-Webb April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Treasurer At-large
Veronica A. Carter April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Marcia R. Morgan, Ph.D. April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Vice-Chair At-large
Frank A. Hobart April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Edwin Stuart April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Avery L. Staley April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Jonathan Barfield, Jr. April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Michael Hardison April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
John R. Clark, III April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Charles F. Carpenter April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
Thomas Otis Fulcher Jr April 2, 2025 April 01, 2029 Limited Member At-large
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